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Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 25, 2025

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Content: Salford City Council - Record of Decision (Cabinet) I, Councillor Tracy Kelly, Statutory Deputy City Mayor, in exercise of the powers contained within the City Council Constitution do hereby approve the recommendations to:   1.    Note and review the financial position at the end of September 2025 (Quarter 2) and forecasted revenue outturn position of £2.686m overspend for 2025/26.  This is a reduction in the forecast overspend of £225k since end of June 2025 (Quarter 1).   2.    Note the overspend position above is after the application of additional resources including application of £9.704m earmarked service-related reserves agreed at Quarter 1 to support balancing the budget position at year end. The Reasons are: ·         To formally note the financial position at the end of September 2025 (Quarter 2) and forecast revenue outturn position for the 2025/26 financial year.  ·         The forecast position for the year end is an overspend of £2.686m with areas of significant pressure being offset by underspends in other areas and use of £9.704m from earmarked reserves.  ·         This is a reduction in the forecast overspend of £225k since end of June 2025 (Quarter 1) after application of further reserves of £9.704m. Options considered and rejected were: Not applicable. Assessment of Risk: Key budgetary control risks are identified in this report, including forecast variances and risk levels associated with the realisation of savings proposals.  The source of funding is: Not applicable. Legal Advice obtained: Not applicable Financial Advice obtained: Report produced by the Finance team working with budget managers across all service groups.   Procurement Advice obtained: Not applicable. HR Advice obtained: Not applicable Climate Change Advice obtained: Not applicable. Equality Impact Assessment and Implications:  Equality impact assessments are assessed at an individual savings level by the service group responsible.  Other directorates consulted: All, council wide matter. The following documents have been used to assist the decision process: Service budget monitoring reports to Lead Members, savings proformas and other finance working papers.  Contact Officers:                           Name:Rachel Rosewell, Chief Finance Officer  Telephone: 07855 066602?  Email: Rachel.Rosewell@salford.gov.uk    Name: Paul Hutchings, Deputy Chief Finance Officer  Telephone: 0161 793 2574  Email: Paul.Hutchings@salford.gov.uk    Name: Tony Thompstone, Strategic Finance Manager (Corporate)  Telephone: 0161 793 2016  Email: Tony.Thompstone@salford.gov.uk    The appropriate scrutiny to call-in the decision is the Overview and Scrutiny Board.           Signed:     Councillor Tracy Kelly             Dated:   25.11.25                            .                         Statutory Deputy City Mayor   For Democratic Services use only   This decision was published on 25.11.25                                             This decision will come in force at 4.00 p.m. on 02.12.25                                                   unless it is called-in in accordance with the Decision Making Process Rules.